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54Caddy · 09-20-2012, 01:48 AM

Staying on for this write up! Clean work man

fryer1979 · 09-20-2012, 01:59 AM

I was considering this same thing for my build, since I am in the "Too poor for Porterbuilt" parts club as well. Very nice to have this how-to guide, thanks a ton for the time you took, and are still taking, for the write-up.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-20-2012, 10:14 AM

thekid54 · 09-20-2012, 10:35 AM

John, excellent write up. I used the same motor mount perches on my '63 frame. I just cut them down to fit the frame rail.

MOTOIMPAIRED · 09-20-2012, 11:36 PM

Nice work!!! But I think I would still be affraid to do it myself..

D-CHEESE · 09-21-2012, 12:05 AM

This thread is robo appprove chief!

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Keep up the good work brotha ...lol

**ChiefRocka** · 09-21-2012, 12:09 AM

Thanks.....

Who the heck is that dude ?
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**Captainfab** · 09-21-2012, 12:39 AM

Nice write up Chief

64c20crewcab · 09-21-2012, 08:57 AM

Nice job man! Thanks for the info!!

TJG-1 · 09-21-2012, 09:00 PM

Great Write up, thanks for taking the time. ~TJ

Solo2002 · 09-21-2012, 11:07 PM

thanks man

this is gonna help a lot of people who are wanting to do this

gringoloco · 10-14-2012, 03:44 PM

Good write-up. Watching to see how steering plays out.

62-One-Ton · 10-14-2012, 06:17 PM

Looks nice. Ill be watching this.
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Rich 5150 69 · 10-14-2012, 07:46 PM

John thanks for the detailed write up and pics, already picked up a crossmember for this mod when I seen your first post on it, this will be a winter project and install in the spring when I rebuild the front suspension..

**ChiefRocka** · 10-14-2012, 09:19 PM

No prob guys....

Haven't been on it in a while....been concentrating on getting my shop/business going.

Burb will get love soon....
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woodscavenger · 10-14-2012, 10:58 PM

The skills some of you guys have amaze me!! This looks like something I would see on the HAMB but with more skill.

**slepysal** · 10-24-2012, 05:49 PM

good job John. The burb is sweet

Woogeroo · 10-24-2012, 08:42 PM

Nice work, very thorough.

I know how aggravating it is to take pics while in progress on a project too, so thanks for sharing.

-W

richards72chevy · 10-25-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by woodscavenger

The skills some of you guys have amaze me!! This looks like something I would see on the HAMB but with more skill.

I have learned more on this forum then any other forum.Plus there is no bullcrap or whining on this forum.Thanks for the tech Chief Rocka.

kieth · 10-26-2012, 09:06 AM

Chief, after you section the crossmember do you go ahead and add 2.5" drop spindles ? or is this not possible after sectioning due to steering clearances....???? Kieth

**ChiefRocka** · 10-28-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by woodscavenger

The skills some of you guys have amaze me!! This looks like something I would see on the HAMB but with more skill.

HAMB, whats that ??

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Originally Posted by slepysal

good job John. The burb is sweet

SAL !!! How have you been ?!? Been a while, huh ??

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Nice work, very thorough.

I know how aggravating it is to take pics while in progress on a project too, so thanks for sharing.

-W

Thanks Woo. It does take a little more time, instead of just tearing into it...but I think its worth it to share ...

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Originally Posted by richards72chevy

I have learned more on this forum then any other forum.Plus there is no bullcrap or whining on this forum.Thanks for the tech Chief Rocka.

No prob ... You talking about LIL, by chance ??

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Originally Posted by kieth

Chief, after you section the crossmember do you go ahead and add 2.5" drop spindles ? or is this not possible after sectioning due to steering clearances....???? Kieth

You can. As for steering issues, the clearance problems are due to the crossmember being raised.

A dropped spindle typically is cast with the spindle relocated, but the steering arm is in the 'stock' location.

Realnoisy · 11-01-2012, 09:03 AM

Great write up ChiefRocka!

ol_skool_chevy · 11-02-2012, 01:01 AM

You are raising your Steering also ...Right?

**ChiefRocka** · 11-02-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Realnoisy

Great write up ChiefRocka!

Thanks man !!

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

You are raising your Steering also ...Right?

As mentioned before, yes I will be raising the steering. I will have a full how to on that as well.

I haven't touched it in a while. Been busy setting up my new shop ....

skidpan · 11-02-2012, 02:46 PM

This is what I needed, I jumped right into my crossmember after swing what you did, made it a lot easier than i first believed , thanks
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09-20-2012, 01:48 AM	#26
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Staying on for this write up! Clean work man __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

09-20-2012, 01:59 AM	#27
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... I was considering this same thing for my build, since I am in the "Too poor for Porterbuilt" parts club as well. Very nice to have this how-to guide, thanks a ton for the time you took, and are still taking, for the write-up.

09-20-2012, 10:14 AM	#28
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-20-2012, 10:35 AM	#29
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... John, excellent write up. I used the same motor mount perches on my '63 frame. I just cut them down to fit the frame rail.

09-20-2012, 11:36 PM	#30
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Nice work!!! But I think I would still be affraid to do it myself.. __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

09-21-2012, 12:05 AM	#31
D-CHEESE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SAN JO Posts: 11	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... This thread is robo appprove chief! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Keep up the good work brotha ...lol Last edited by D-CHEESE; 09-21-2012 at 12:06 AM. Reason: None your biz

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ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Thanks..... Who the heck is that dude ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-21-2012, 12:39 AM	#33
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09-21-2012, 08:57 AM	#34
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09-21-2012, 09:00 PM	#35
TJG-1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 10	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Great Write up, thanks for taking the time. ~TJ

09-21-2012, 11:07 PM	#36
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10-14-2012, 03:44 PM	#37
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10-14-2012, 07:46 PM	#39
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... John thanks for the detailed write up and pics, already picked up a crossmember for this mod when I seen your first post on it, this will be a winter project and install in the spring when I rebuild the front suspension.. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

10-14-2012, 09:19 PM	#40
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... No prob guys.... Haven't been on it in a while....been concentrating on getting my shop/business going. Burb will get love soon.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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10-14-2012, 10:58 PM	#41
woodscavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 57	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... The skills some of you guys have amaze me!! This looks like something I would see on the HAMB but with more skill. __________________ 62 C10, LWB fleetside, 350SBC, Munie 4spd,

10-24-2012, 05:49 PM	#42
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... good job John. The burb is sweet __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

10-24-2012, 08:42 PM	#43
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Nice work, very thorough. I know how aggravating it is to take pics while in progress on a project too, so thanks for sharing. -W

10-26-2012, 09:06 AM	#45
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: HOW TO: Crossmember sectioning ... Chief, after you section the crossmember do you go ahead and add 2.5" drop spindles ? or is this not possible after sectioning due to steering clearances....???? Kieth Last edited by kieth; 10-26-2012 at 09:07 AM. Reason: spelling

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